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as in parasite
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return
the union accused the company executives of being bloodsuckers, since they had given themselves raises at a time when the rank and file were forced to take cuts in their benefits
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as in vampire
a person who habitually preys upon others
a sleazy lawyer who had a reputation for being a shyster, an ambulance chaser, and an all-around bloodsucker
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Recent Examples of bloodsucker
In the years since, Rhys Meyers starred as the titular bloodsucker on NBC's Dracula (2013–2014), and recurred as Bishop Heahmund on the History Channel's Vikings (2017–2019).
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EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Their reluctant team-up crosses paths with a mysterious nurse and mounting evidence that an immortal bloodsucker could actually be behind these deaths.
—Natalie Zutter
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
After the wild evening at the sawmill turns into a vampire showdown, most party attendees are reborn as bloodsuckers — including Stack and Mary — with only Smoke and Sammie left standing.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025
These bloodsuckers operate using many of the old-fashioned, often forgotten vampire rules, like being repelled by garlic and needing permission to enter a building.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Their reluctant team-up crosses paths with a mysterious nurse and mounting evidence that an immortal bloodsucker could actually be behind these deaths.
—Natalie Zutter
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
After the wild evening at the sawmill turns into a vampire showdown, most party attendees are reborn as bloodsuckers — including Stack and Mary — with only Smoke and Sammie left standing.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025
These bloodsuckers operate using many of the old-fashioned, often forgotten vampire rules, like being repelled by garlic and needing permission to enter a building.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloodsucker
Noun
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Extreme temperatures, parasites, viruses, fungi, and bacteria are all common dangers.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Popping into a camp full of allies newly wary of the 428-year-old vampire in their midst, Regis begins by clearing up the misconception that he can be repelled by garlic, then drops a line about Jaskier’s blood smelling good.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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When a young woman (Michie Tomizawa) becomes the target of a powerful vampire lord, Count Lee (Seizô Katô) — first in a ruthless countryside attack, later an abduction — D takes it upon himself to save her.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For those living in cluster patterns, the fish at the center receive the most protection from predators.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Given that the spider monkey infants are too young to be released back to the wild without a mother to feed and protect them from natural predators, they’re brought to the Texas zoo for care.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Bloodsucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodsucker. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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